Warm weather safety tips for seniors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As summer slowly starts to make its way into West Tennessee, the heat can become overwhelming, especially for the elderly. Senior citizens at the Cades Center enjoyed…
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American Red Cross seeks to 'Sound the Alarm' to prevent fire deaths
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Time is running out to "Sound the Alarm" and save lives. The American Red Cross is still asking for your help fighting house fires as they seek to reach their Sound the Alarm goals by May 21. According…
BREAKING: Police investigate bank robbery in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Friday afternoon bank robbery in north Jackson. Police confirm they are investigating a bank robbery that occurred around 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Bank of…
Mail carriers help RIFA 'Stamp Out Hunger' in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We are partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers to 'Stamp Out Hunger,'" said Lindsay Dawkins, marketing and events coordinator at Regional Inter-Faith Association. Saturday is the…
State Fire Marshal says to check smoke alarms for Mother's Day
NASHVILLE -- As you prepare for Mother's Day, the State Fire Marshal is urging you to consider giving your mom the gift of safety. State Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak says you should ensure that your mother's home is properly equipped…
12 communities chosen for 'Tennessee Downtowns' program
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has announced that 12 new communities have been selected to participate in the Tennessee Downtowns program. TNECD Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced Friday that Alamo, Bell Buckle, Clinton, Dresden, Huntingdon, Jasper,…
Jackson police seek to ID person of interest in robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a person of interest in a robbery. The robbery occurred on Old Hickory Boulevard, according to a release…
Strawberry Festival Grand Floats Parade winds through Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Thousands of people packed downtown Humboldt on Friday for the Grand Floats Parade at the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Floats, beauty queens and marching bands rolled down Main…
Local survivors of Waffle House shooting talk life after trauma
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three local women are telling their story of survival, giving a first-hand account of the day a gunman opened fire inside a Middle Tennessee Waffle House. "I…
School board members vote to extend superintendent contract
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County school leaders met Thursday for their monthly meeting. One topic on the agenda stood out from the others. "We really wanted to send Dr. Jones a…
Local organizations recognize National Children's Mental Health Day
JACKSON, Tenn.--Thursday is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. Organizations across West Tennessee came together to bring attention to the topic. Families enjoyed an evening of games and live entertainment…
Waffle House shooting survivors share story; witness faked death to stay alive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a story that grabbed national attention — four people killed at a Waffle House in Tennessee. Although weeks have passed, the effects are everlasting. WBBJ 7…
JMCSS students take part in first-ever Medieval Festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students took a step back in time Thursday with a Medieval Festival. The event took place at Jackson State Community College with fourth and fifth grade students in the…
'Walk Across Tennessee' program wraps up in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Participants were recognized Thursday for a job well done as the UT Extension's "Walk Across Tennessee" program came to an end. A total of 320 people participated in the…
Slime, diapers & popcorn among entries at Denmark Elementary science fair
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Slime, popcorn and hamburgers — these are just some of the items local fifth graders used in a not-so-typical science fair. Since March 12, fifth grade…
